Why Browns fans should be excited about Austin Corbett

Why Browns fans should be excited about Austin Corbett

The Cleveland Browns kicked off the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft by drafting offensive guard Austin Corbett out of Nevada.

This isn’t a sexy pick, but it’s one that needed to be made. Corbett, a left tackle in college, is a nasty blocker who will likely move inside due to a relative lack of length. He has a high motor, has a strong lower body and is good at maintaining leverage.

He’s also a solid athlete who is effective on pull blocks and has solid footwork. He could add a bit more upper-body strength and moving to guard could take some time for him to get used to. However, he has the potential to be a very good interior offensive lineman at the next level.

Corbett joins fellow Nevada alum Joel Bitonio in the trenches for the Browns. He becomes a valuable piece up front to protect new quarterback Baker Mayfield.

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